Off-topic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not related to the matter under discussion.

    "When someone asks an off-topic question […] they are usually quickly told to knock it off. You can't ask a question about modems in an echo devoted to local-area networks."

Synonyms

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irrelevant

Example

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"Ensure that everyone involved understands the importance of not veering off-topic."

Etymology

From off- + topic.

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